Honoring Dr. Bernal Baca.
This is a commemorative resolution (HR 4697) honoring Dr. Bernal Baca, recognizing his decades of service to Washington state. It highlights his work as a 30-year Yakima Valley College professor, founder of the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs, leader in labor and education advocacy, and executive director of a Tacoma-based Latino community nonprofit. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to justice, education, and community building, with no policy changes or direct effects on specific groups. As a procedural measure, it serves solely to express the House's recognition of his legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Feb 27, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted.
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
lower
1 primary · 31 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sharlett Mena
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Walen
DDemocratic
Co
April Berg
DDemocratic
Co
Brianna Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Chipalo Street
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Stearns
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Darya Farivar
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Paul
DDemocratic
Co
Davina Duerr
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
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